MPA Singapore and the Harbour Craft Safety Working Group represented by industry stakeholders, launched a set of guidelines to promote safe practices while conducting transfer of persons between vessels at the anchorages. The guidelines are applicable to persons who are exposed to risk of falling into the water during transfers between vessels at the anchorage. Such persons include, but are not limited to, ships’ crew, harbour pilots, boarding officers of shipping agencies, marine surveyors, marine superintendents, repair crew and other service personnel that board ships at the anchorages. Due to the physical nature of the activity and the risk involved, all parties should keep good situation awareness, exercise extreme caution and made aware of the risk assessment of the impending transfer operation when conducting the transfer. More information: Safety 4 Sea

A new Just In Time Arrival Guide which aims to provide both port and shipping sectors with practical guidance on how to facilitate Just In Time Arrivals has been released. The Guide has been developed by the Global Industry Alliance to support low carbon shipping (Low Carbon GIA), based on research and discussion amongst its membership, and the Guide documents the findings of a series of industry roundtables which brought together nearly 50 companies and organizations who are key stakeholders in the port call process. More information: IMO News

EMSA and ECDC launched COVID-19 EU guidance for Cruise Ships. The guidance aims to provide a safe framework for the re-start of operations of cruise ships in the EU, by recommending minimum measures expected to be implemented by all those concerned. Albion Marine specializes in cleaning and decontamination for cruise ships, passenger vessels, yachts and boats. Our team can complete ship sanitation at ports or during voyage thanks to our riding squad. We provide trained and certified personnel to perform sanitation services worldwide. Contact us for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Read more: Safety 4 Sea